How much does private carpal tunnel surgery cost in the UK?
General information only. Not medical, insurance or legal advice. Coverage rules and prices change, so confirm with your insurer or public health service (such as the NHS, HSE or Medicare) before booking, and ask your doctor whether a procedure is right for you.
Published prices
Published UK self-pay prices for carpal tunnel release at the providers we checked range from about £2,444 to £3,235, usually including the consultation.
Providers that publish prices include Practice Plus Group, Spire Norwich, The Horder Centre, Spire Edinburgh and Nuffield Health Cheltenham.
Prices change and depend on what is included, so ask the provider for a full written quote before you book.
These are guide or “from” prices from the providers’ own pages. Always ask for a written quote. We could not find a published self-pay price for a carpal tunnel steroid injection on its own.
What to check before you pay
- Is the consultation included?
- Are nerve conduction tests needed, and are they included?
- Is hand therapy or a follow-up appointment included?
- What does it cost to do both hands?
Frequently asked questions
Is carpal tunnel surgery done under general anaesthetic?
Usually not. It is usually a day case under local anaesthetic. Ask the hospital how it will be done and whether that changes the price.
What usually comes first
The NHS lists a wrist splint, worn at night while you sleep, among things you can try yourself, and says you may need to wear it for up to 6 weeks before it starts to feel better. A steroid injection might be recommended if a splint does not help.
A physiotherapist or hand therapist can advise on splints and exercises.
Sources
- Practice Plus Group: Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
- Spire Norwich Hospital: Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery (self-pay price)
- The Horder Centre: Carpal tunnel release
- Spire Edinburgh Hospitals: Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery (self-pay price)
- Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital: Carpal tunnel release surgery (guide price)
- NHS: Carpal tunnel syndrome
Last checked October 2026. Found something out of date? Email hello@protocolarchive.com.
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